On June 6th, 2021, the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment defended the city of Nabran and the John Wayne foothills against the Rotational Training Unit during Decisive Action Rotation 21-08, National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif.
The Regiment then launched a counter-attack to disrupt their attack on Hill 781. The purpose of this engagement was to challenge the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team’s ability to capture and hold terrain.